Richard and Annette Bloch Cancer Survivors Garden, Chicago

Name: Richard and Annette Bloch Cancer Survivors Garden
Address: 337 E Randolph St, Chicago, United States

#158 among attractions in Chicago

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Richard and Annette Bloch Cancer Survivors Garden

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Richard and Annette Bloch Cancer Survivors Garden, Chicago

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The Richard and Annette Bloch Cancer Survivors Garden was built in 1996 and occupies 2 ¼ acres of land in the Northeast corner of Maggie Daley Park. The garden located in Chicago is one of 24 Cancer Survivor parks across the country built by the Richard and Annette Bloch Cancer Foundation. The R.A. Cancer Foundation primarily funded the garden costing $1.3 million to create. The park is designed to be a celebration of life. It is a safe haven for cancer patients and meant to aid them in their healing process. The three main garden rooms represent the three main states of healing: acceptance, support, and celebration. ()

Created: 1996Elevation: 591 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°53'1"N, 87°37'3"W

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337 E Randolph StDowntown (The Loop)Chicago United States

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Richard and Annette Bloch Cancer Survivors Garden – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Crown Fountain, Lurie Garden, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, BP Pedestrian Bridge.

~1870 ftSW
Large LED sculpture with reflecting pool
Crown Fountain, Chicago
10 min walk • Crown Fountain is an iconic feature of Chicago's Millennium Park, renowned for its unique blend of interactive art and urban landscape design. Unlike traditional statues, this modern piece consists of two 50-foot glass block towers at opposite ends of a shallow...
~1410 ftSW
Park, Garden
Lurie Garden, Chicago
7 min walk • Tucked away in the bustling heart of downtown Chicago, Lurie Garden emerges as a tranquil oasis amid the city’s towering skyscrapers. This beautifully crafted park, a 5-acre botanical haven situated at the southeastern end of Millennium Park, offers city dwellers...
~1200 ftW
Bandshell in the park with entertainment
Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Chicago
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Chicago's bustling Millennium Park, the Jay Pritzker Pavilion stands as an iconic music venue that harmonizes cutting-edge architecture with the city's deep-rooted cultural scene. Designed by the renowned architect Frank Gehry, the pavilion was...
~890 ftSW
Winding footbridge by architect Gehry
BP Pedestrian Bridge, Chicago
5 min walk • Spanning the busy Columbus Drive in the heart of Chicago, the BP Pedestrian Bridge is not only a practical pathway for pedestrians but also a work of art that enhances the city’s architectural landscape. Designed by the renowned architect Frank Gehry, the bridge was...
~1740 ftW
Sport venue, Sport, Ice rink
McCormick Tribune Plaza & Ice Rink, Chicago
9 min walk • McCormick Tribune Plaza & Ice Rink or McCormick Tribune Plaza is a multi-purpose venue within Millennium Park in the Loop community area of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. On December 20, 2001, it became the first attraction in Millennium Park to open. The $3.2 million...
~1900 ftS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Petrillo Music Shell, Chicago
10 min walk • The Petrillo Music Shell is an outdoor amphitheater in Grant Park in the Loop community area of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, United States.
~370 ftSW
Park
Maggie Daley Park, Chicago
2 min walk • Maggie Daley Park is a 20-acre public park in the Loop community area of Chicago operated by the Chicago Park District. It is near the Lake Michigan shoreline in northeastern Grant Park where Daley Bicentennial Plaza previously stood.
0.4 miW
Free cultural exhibits and concerts
Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago
10 min walk • The Chicago Cultural Center, opened in 1897, is a Chicago Landmark building operated by Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events that houses the city's official reception venue where the Mayor of Chicago has welcomed Presidents and royalty, diplomats and community leaders.
~1230 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Harris Theater, Chicago
6 min walk • The Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance is a 1,499-seat theater for the performing arts located along the northern edge of Millennium Park on Randolph Street in the Loop community area of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, US.
~1810 ftSW
Museum, Art gallery
Boeing Galleries, Chicago
9 min walk • Boeing Galleries are a pair of outdoor exhibition spaces within Millennium Park in the Loop community area of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, USA.
~1650 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Burnham Pavilions, Chicago
8 min walk • The Burnham Pavilions were public sculptures by Zaha Hadid and Ben van Berkel in Millennium Park, which were located in the Loop community area of Chicago, Illinois. Both pavilions were located in the Chase Promenade South.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Richard and Annette Bloch Cancer Survivors Garden?

Nearby attractions include Maggie Daley Park, Chicago (2 min walk), The Buckingham, Chicago (3 min walk), 400 East Randolph, Chicago (3 min walk), Skating Ribbon, Chicago (3 min walk).

How to get to Richard and Annette Bloch Cancer Survivors Garden by public transport?

The nearest stations to Richard and Annette Bloch Cancer Survivors Garden:

Bus

Randolph & Field EB • Lines: 60 (2 min walk)
Harbor & Randolph • Lines: 60 (4 min walk)

Train

Millennium Station (9 min walk)
Van Buren Street (14 min walk)

Metro

Washington/Wabash • Lines: Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple (12 min walk)
Adams/Wabash • Lines: Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple (14 min walk)